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Antioxidant

ARTEMISINIC ACID

CAS 80286-58-4 Updated
55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A sesquiterpene acid from Artemisia annua and the direct precursor to the antimalarial drug artemisinin. Cosmetic safety data is thin and Asteraceae allergy cross-reactivity is plausible — use cautiously.

Skin benefits

  • Antioxidant sesquiterpene chemistry
  • Possible anti-inflammatory effects
  • Botanical pedigree from Artemisia annua

Known concerns

  • Sparse cosmetic safety data
  • Direct precursor to artemisinin (a drug active)
  • Possible cross-reactivity with Asteraceae allergens

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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